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A Glasshouse of Stars

By Shirley Marr
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Hardcover edition

Publisher Simon & Schuster Imprint Simon & Schuster BFYR ISBN

9781534488830

A Glasshouse of Stars

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9781534488830J
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Discrimination: Xenophobia,Language: Mild Language,Violence: Child Abuse

A moving coming-of-age story about one girl’s bravery and imagination in the face of the unknown. Perfect for fans of Front Desk and Mañanaland.



Meixing Lim and her family have arrived at the New House in the New Land. Her parents inherited the home from First Uncle who died tragically and unexpectedly while picking oranges in the backyard. Her Ma Ma likes to remind Meixing the family never could have afforded to move here otherwise, so she should be thankful for this opportunity.



Everything is vast and unknown to Meixing in this supposedly wonderful place. She is embarrassed by her second-hand clothing, has trouble understanding her peers, and is finding it hard to make new friends. Meixing’s only solace is a rundown greenhouse, that her Uncle called his glasshous at the far end of her backyard that inexplicably holds the sun and the moon and the secrets of her memory and imagination.



When her fragile universe is rocked by tragedy, it will take all of Meixing’s resilience and bravery to finally find her place of belonging in this new world.
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Middle Grade Fiction (Grades 5-7)

Middle Grade Fiction

Middle Grade Fiction (Grades 5-7)

For Grades 5-7

This collection features fiction titles selected for upper elementary and early middle school readers who are ready for stories with greater emotional depth and nuance. Selections highlight character-driven stories across contemporary, realistic, and approachable genre fiction, offering accessible narratives that reflect a wide range of experiences through thoughtful, engaging storytelling. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.

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Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Speculative Fiction

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